How to Make Teddy Bears Clothes
Get a tape measure., Measure your bear., Draw the t-shirt design on paper., Use chalk to trace the paper cut-out., Repeat so you have two pieces of cut-out fabric., Align the two pieces together., Load the thread you want, either in a sewing machine...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get a tape measure.
Measure the body width and height. , Add enough room to sew, about
1.5 centimeter (0.6 in) or half an inch is all you need.
Cut out and pin the simple t-shirt paper pattern to the fabric of your choice. , Alternatively:
Pin the paper pattern to your fabric and cut around it. , These will be joined together. , Pin to keep the pieces in place as you sew. , (Make sure you change the bobbin too, if using a sewing machine.) , Do not sew the head hole, the arm holes or the base of the t-shirt. ,, Add some do-dads and buttons for a great looking t-shirt. , -
Step 2: Measure your bear.
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Step 3: Draw the t-shirt design on paper.
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Step 4: Use chalk to trace the paper cut-out.
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Step 5: Repeat so you have two pieces of cut-out fabric.
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Step 6: Align the two pieces together.
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Step 7: Load the thread you want
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Step 8: either in a sewing machine or needle.
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Step 9: Sew the t-shirt together
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Step 10: inside out.
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Step 11: Turn the garment back to the right way.
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Step 12: Put the shirt on your teddy.
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Step 13: Finished!
Detailed Guide
Measure the body width and height. , Add enough room to sew, about
1.5 centimeter (0.6 in) or half an inch is all you need.
Cut out and pin the simple t-shirt paper pattern to the fabric of your choice. , Alternatively:
Pin the paper pattern to your fabric and cut around it. , These will be joined together. , Pin to keep the pieces in place as you sew. , (Make sure you change the bobbin too, if using a sewing machine.) , Do not sew the head hole, the arm holes or the base of the t-shirt. ,, Add some do-dads and buttons for a great looking t-shirt. ,
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